9 Fun Facts About Tech Startups Quiz

Which tech startup, founded in 2009, became famous for its ride-sharing platform and eventually went public in 2019?

Uber revolutionized transportation by creating a platform connecting riders with drivers. It became one of the most valuable startups globally before its IPO on the NYSE.

What social media platform, launched in 2010, became known for short-form video content and was acquired by ByteDance?

Musical.ly was a Chinese social media app for creating short lip-sync videos that ByteDance acquired in 2017. ByteDance later merged it with their TikTok platform.

Which startup founded by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk disrupted the hospitality industry?

Airbnb, founded in 2008, revolutionized short-term rentals by allowing people to share their homes. It went public in 2020 and remains one of the most successful unicorns.

What is the term for a privately-held startup company valued at over $1 billion?

The term 'unicorn' was coined in 2013 to describe the rarity of startups reaching $1 billion valuations. It has become standard venture capital terminology.

Which payment processing startup, founded by Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey in 2009, provides payment solutions to small businesses?

Square pioneered mobile payment processing with its iconic small square reader that attaches to smartphones, democratizing payments for small businesses.

What Netflix-like streaming startup, founded in 2007, specializes in anime content?

Crunchyroll was founded as an anime streaming platform and became the largest anime streaming service globally. Sony acquired it in 2021.

Which early-stage funding stage typically comes after a startup receives angel investment but before Series A?

A seed round is the first official institutional funding round, usually raising $500K-$2M. It comes after angel investors and before Series A funding.

Which food delivery startup, founded by Tony Xu in 2013, became one of the largest food delivery platforms in North America?

DoorDash grew rapidly from its 2013 founding to become the dominant food delivery platform in the U.S., going public in 2020.

What is the name of the accelerator program founded by Y Combinator that provides seed funding and mentorship to startups?

Y Combinator, founded in 2005, is one of the most prestigious startup accelerators, having funded Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, and hundreds of other successful companies.